Guernsey move out of drop zone with Westfield win

Sam Murray's winning goal was his 30th for Guernsey FC

Guernsey FC moved out of the relegation places in Isthmian League South Central after a 2-1 win at mid-table Westfield.

Ross Allen headed the islanders into a 49th-minute lead as he got on the end of Charlton Gauvain's free kick.

The hosts levelled 11 minutes later when Manolis Gogonas finished well after some good control, but Sam Murray got the winner with 20 minutes to go as he reacted quickest after a Dave Merris shot was blocked.

The win extends Guernsey's recent unbeaten record to four matches and moved them a place above the relegation zone on goals scored.

The islanders have accumulated 12 of their 21 points this season in their past seven games.

"It took us probably 15 or 20 minutes to adapt to their formation, but once we worked that out, we made a couple of tweaks ourselves, we were able to nullify them and then we were on the ascendancy," coach Kevin Gilligan told BBC Radio Guernsey.

"I think in the second half we started to build momentum and get lots of chances.

"It was a fantastic goal from Ross, which was made by the delivery of Charlton.

"I was disappointed with their goal, but then we keep going and really pleased for Muzza that he stepped up and got that winner."